Electrical Designer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 19 March 2026
LOCATION
Thornton Cleveleys
TYPE
Contract
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Engineering
This role is not offered with visa sponsorship, though the employer is a licensed UK sponsor

SKILLS

Electrical Design LV Distribution MCC Design Cable Schedules Vendor Liaison Project Meetings

FULL DESCRIPTION

Electrical Designer

Electrical Designer – [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk], Thornton-Cleveleys

For over 25 years, [Employer hidden] plc has delivered innovative, sustainable engineering solutions across the chemical, pharmaceutical, energy, and food & beverage sectors. As a family‑owned business with UK‑wide coverage, we combine technical excellence with a collaborative, client‑focused approach. Our fully integrated EPCM capability supported by strong CDM and HSSEQ leadership and accredited management systems ensures projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards from concept through to commissioning and start‑up. If you’re passionate about engineering and want to join a dynamic, people‑focused consultancy driving progress and sustainability across the UK’s manufacturing and process industries, [Employer hidden] is the place to grow your career.

Role:            Electrical Designer

Status:         Contract 12 months

Start date:   Spring 2026

Location:    Thornton-Cleveleys

[Employer hidden] Plc is seeking a (PSC) contractor to provide Electrical Design services for a period of 12 months based in our head office at Thornton Cleveleys.

Workscope

  • Electrical Design, including cables and supports
  • Design of electrical (LV) supplies and switchgear
  • Support HV design
  • Design / Specification of MCC and Layout
  • Preparation of block diagrams, termination diagrams, instrument loop diagrams, earthing diagrams, DB SLD’s.
  • 2D/3D Cable routing drawings & layouts
  • Preparation of I/O & cable schedules
  • Verification & checking of documentation & drawings
  • Vendor liaison
  • Communication with [Employer hidden] internal multidiscipline teams
  • Site meetings and surveys

Experience Required

  • You must possess suitable and relevant qualifications within EC&I, minimum of an HNC preferably a degree.
  • Experience completing electrical or control and instrumentation design
  • It is essential that you have experience of electrical design with respect to MMC, LV distribution, lighting and earthing preferably within the Chemical, Petrochemical, and/or Oil and Gas sector.
  • A good working knowledge of ATEX Directives for selection and installation of control and electrical equipment in Hazardous Areas would be beneficial.
  • You must have experience attending and representing at Project Meetings with a range of stakeholders.
  • Appreciation of cable calculations.

How to Express Interest

If you are an experienced Electrical Designer looking for a flexible, Outside IR35 opportunity and would like to be considered for this role, please submit your application today.

Important Information for Applicants:
In accordance with current legislation, this position is only open to candidates who have indefinite eligibility to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship.

Notice to Recruitment Agencies:
We do not accept unsolicited CVs or profiles from recruitment agencies. Please do not forward CVs to any of our employees. The Company will not be liable for any fees associated with unsolicited submissions.

Application Outcome:
If you have not heard from us within two weeks of submitting your application, unfortunately you have not been shortlisted at this time. If this is the case, we thank you for your interest and wish you every success in your future career.

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